The following are three attempts at making a video of Jason playing with trains. The last one concludes with Jason’s current favorite word, “Don’t!”

Jason is considerate to Robert’s smaller size and the attention that we give him as the new baby. Jason will share toys with Robert, although sometimes he will need to try out the new toys first. Jason explains to Robert what “Top Hat” and Thomas are doing and tells him the names of the other trains. If one of the two is crying, the other will often join in sympathy. If Robert is tired during a car ride, Jason will sing to him in made-up words until he falls asleep.

Below are two recent pictures of Jason and Robert together. The last picture is Jason with his new haircut!

Jason is usually shy with new people or new situations, but after about five minutes quickly becomes accustomed and starts to enjoy himself. Jason dances, jumps, and sometimes makes funny faces. He is always quick to smile or laugh and is surprisingly tender to his little brother Robert.

Below are a few recent pictures of Jason being Jason.

At the party, Jason met a new friend Raphael. He shared his toys and told him the story of “The Little Engine That Could” (Jason’s version of the story).

After he finished eating, Jason was the first one on the dance floor. He spent the rest of the night dancing and having a great time.

Congratulations to Mareli and Marcelo!

On Monday, June 14, 2010, we moved into our new house! Jason seems to like his new home and new room, although he claims that there is a doggy under his bed.

The entire move from White Plains was accomplished in one day thanks for help from some excellent movers. We spent the next few days cleaning and unpacking and held a party for Robert’s Christening in the new house only five days later.

Jason’s grandmother also celebrated her 60th birthday that week. Below is a picture with the birthday cake and ice cream cupcakes.

Finally, here’s a recent picture of Jason eating watermelon!

Jason has also been enjoying the summer in his swimming pool. He calls it a “water pool.”

As soon as he saw us bring out the Rain Forest Play Mat, he immediately wanted lay down there, play the music, and play with the butterflies and the horse (giraffe). He also spent the next few days playing cars on the mat.

(You can also see Robert in the rain forest at Robert.me.)

The following week, Jason wanted to lay down in Robert’s stroller. He ended up playing there for about an hour. Both occasions made for some nice pictures!

Jason was immediately excited about his toddler bed and has been sleeping there without any problems for the past week.

Below is a picture of Jason asleep in his new bed. I showed Jason the picture and he said, “Jason lay down new bed.”

In separate news, Jason’s little brother Robert now has his own website at Robert.me! Check out the new site at http://robert.me/

Jason became a big brother this week. Robert Alexander Zielinski was born on Monday, March 29, 2010 at 9:50 AM. He weighed 8 pounds and 7 ounces. The new baby came sooner than we were expecting, but we are happy that everything went smoothly and everyone is healthy.

So far Jason has been a good brother to Robert. He visited him every day in the hospital ( “see baby”) and welcomed him home today. Jason also says “Robert”, “Robert bed”, “Robert crying”, “Robert blanket” and more.

Jason seems to be taking everything in and adjusting to our bigger family. Every once in a while, we catch him in a thoughtful moment.

Last weekend we had a birthday party for Jason at Bertucci’s in Shelton, Connecticut. It was great to have everyone together to celebrate the occasion. Jason had a great time and is enjoying all of his new gifts.

Thanks to everyone for coming and celebrating with us!